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What’s in a beauty buy? Well, endless market research, a handful of scientists and a host of retail wizards. And once a product is packaged and ready for the retail world, consumers (us!) are put to the test. And of course, there’s more going on beyond just the name game (hello, Nars Orgasm). Visually stimulating packaging […]

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Applying makeup on your morning commute takes a level of skill akin to professional makeup artists. From the over-stuffed makeup bag, brushes flying and the cracked eye shadow carefully balanced on your leg, you’re juggling more than just a smoky eye on a jerky subway. For beauty on-the-go, you need to simplify, forget about the […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. Can sunscreen improve my skin? Well, it’s already working diligently to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s […]

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How can I counteract brassy tones in my (bottle) blonde hair? If your blonde hair is looking a little lacklustre and not quite the same flaxen tone you were when you first committed to the bottle, you’re more or less a victim of colour theory. When you colour your hair, there are blue, yellow and […]

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I’m going to a sunny spot for vacation. Is there any way around reapplying sunscreen after taking a dip in the water? A loophole to get out of reapplying would be grand, wouldn’t it? While science isn’t quite there yet, Shiseido has made leaps and bounds with its newest sunscreen formula, Wetforce Ultimate Sun Protection […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. My hair looks really dull and no amount of shine serums or hair oils is helping me. What can I use […]

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Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com or ask away in the comments below. My skin is already starting to feel a bit tight with the cooler weather setting in. What should I switch up in my […]

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It looks like the new lip colour for spring may not even involve lipstick at all. At today’s Dior Couture Spring 2013 show, makeup artist Pat McGrath adorned models’ lips with red or pink gemstones for a look that was very reminiscent of ruby red slippers. This sparkling take on lipstick might look complicated, but in terms of a DIY, it’s easier to test out at home than the newest nail art trend.

To get this look, you’ll want to adhere tiny gemstones overtop of a tinted lip. Traditional lipstick will be too slippery—instead go for something without a sticky texture or added shine, like Tarte LipSugent Matte lip tint ($31, sephora.com). Let the lip tint dry for a few minutes before you start adding the sparkle.

Makeup artist Sheri Stroh was looking into ways of greening her life as well as her kit when, at 36, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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About five years ago, I read the book Not Just A Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry by Stacy Malkan, which is about potential toxins in beauty products. In general, I’m a bit of an alarmist—I kind of freak out, go hardcore and then lighten up on certain things. I mean, I basically live in a cloud of hairspray, but I decided I wanted to look into green products. The book just made a lot of sense: there are so many chemicals we’re exposed to, either by eating them, breathing them or putting them on ourselves. I thought maybe I could try to lessen my own exposure.

Then, in the spring of 2009, I began to feel an ache in my right breast. My bra was aggravating something and I found a lump. It concerned me enough to go to the doctor, but she wasn’t overly concerned because I was only 36 at the time. She said my breast contained dense tissue and that it was probably fibroadenoma, and I was told the same thing at the ultrasound. They told me to come back in six months. Oddly enough, the ache just went away, so nothing really reminded me to follow up.

Whether you’re heading to bed early—but forgetting to remove your makeup—or piling the makeup on to cover dark circles caused by all-nighters, your eyes are begging for a better beauty routine! While it’s easy to think that all your eyes need is a sweep of eyeshadow, there’s so much more going on. We’re talking eyebrow grooming, eyeliner creases and under-eye circles. So, if you have a question about your eyes, this week’s Beauty Fix is for you!

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A great base can often make or break your entire look, but when it comes to finding the right foundation, there are almost as many different formulas as there are shades! While a colour match is key, foundation can serve double (or triple!) duty and tackle other skin concerns beyond uneven tone. This week, we’re sharing tips on finding the right foundation, from preventing the shine of oily skin to a formula that will give coverage without hiding freckles.

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The temperatures are kicking into high gear right about now, spelling out trouble for our beauty, skin and hair upkeep. Melting eyeliner, filmy skin, limp strands—as much as we love summer, it can definitely do a number on our looks. But with a long weekend on the horizon, the odds of hiding inside during a hot day are slim to none. Our advice: don’t fight it! Instead of sticking to your tried-and-true makeup routine (likely created during cooler times) break out new formulas and looks that work with the heat. Read on to discover a few of our favourite finds that will help you look like a beach bombshell and not a melting mess.

It’s no sweat! Check out our 10 picks »